Feminine dossier · first seen 1885
Dorthy
Endangered
Down 98.8% from peak
Peak era
1927
Peak births
695
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Dorthy
How many people are named Dorthy?
An estimated 3,991 living Americans are named Dorthy.
How rare is Dorthy?
Dorthy is very rare among babies today, with 8 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 98.8% from its 1927 peak.
How old is the typical Dorthy?
The median age of a living American named Dorthy is approximately 71 years, with most bearers falling between 60 and 80 years old.
Is Dorthy still popular?
No. Dorthy is endangered as a baby name, down 98.8% from its 1927 peak with 8 births in 2025.
Where is Dorthy most common?
Dorthy has its strongest geographic signal in Mississippi, where it appears 11.6× more often than the national baseline.
1885Peak 19272025
Peak year
1927
Decline from peak
98.8%
2025
8
All-time
20,338